Laura Dimmock-Jones 🪐

Freelance Special Collections Librarian, books, books and more books! Currently working at the Royal Astronomical Society.

[Royal Astronomical Society @RoyalAstroSoc]

The Royal Astronomical Society stands in solidarity with Black people. There is no place for racism in science, or in wider society. We are aware of the need for greater diversity in the fields of astronomy and geophysics and are working hard to accomplish this. #BlackLivesMatter

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@JacquiGrainger Wow - what a great way to make these records accessible!

[Royal Astronomical Society @RoyalAstroSoc]

Join @astro_librarian Sian Prosser and @LindaHall_org VP of Special Collections, Jason W. Dean, this Friday at 7pm BST, to explore notable astronomical items in the RAS & Linda Hall Library collections, on both sides of the Atlantic. Book your free ticket! https://t.co/AMMsAKCYEB

[RAS Library @astro_librarian]

This #MuseumWeek we'll be highlighting some of the instruments in the @RoyalAstroSoc collections which are on loan to wonderful museums, sharing them with wider audiences. We begin by sharing one of Mary Proctor's lantern slides in support of key workers #HeroesMW

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You know it’s going to end well when it starts with ‘I was trying to rescue a bee with a sieve’.

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@JacquiGrainger @jilld17 What do I have to do!? Sorry I’m a bit behind the times 🤣

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We're under the (#space) #weather this month with the #RASsupermassive podcast. Listen to @IzzieClarke and @drbecky_ talk about the #Sun and its influence on the wider Solar system. https://t.co/abhfHYbh4u

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@SaturnSheila Ikea do a really storage unit and you can buy different versions to make up a mega storage system.
https://t.co/nR3onXXFUm

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Librarian friends - what are you doing to help users engage with your collection during this time? A general wondering... would love to know! #lauraslibrary #LibrariesFromHome

[Royal Astronomical Society @RoyalAstroSoc]

Join @drbecky_, @IzzieClarke and our @astro_librarian as they discuss Caroline Herschel's star atlas in the latest #RASsupermassive podcast. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode - links to your favourite podcast players can be found here: https://t.co/sHImfKavt6 #RAS200

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@_annie_h Definitely hoping to join you - although I can’t promise relaxing at my end - you may have to mute us 🤣

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@bibliojenni I know it’s not much consolation but it will get better!

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@bibliojenni Honestly I’ve lost my voice from shouting reminders to them to keep their distance, and we’ve had several at home demonstrations of two metres so felt somewhat upset. Especially since I just didn’t see her!

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I’ve just been social distancing shamed by a runner on a small bridge as I was pushing a buggy, pulling one on a scooter and following another speed demon on his scooter. I feel decidedly put out as she came fast and I simply didn’t see her. Surely she could’ve waited a moment?

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@RoyalAstroSoc @SaturnSheila Registered for next week @SaturnSheila - the biggest one is going to love this!!

[Royal Astronomical Society @RoyalAstroSoc]

Struggling to entertain your primary school aged children? Our very own @SaturnSheila is running interactive online space sessions on the solar system and astronauts. This week's is already full - but she's repeating it at 1030 am Weds 8th April! https://t.co/5L4Nc6axLO #STEM

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Do look out for Venus and the Moon this weekend. Here's a nice observation from 1853, featuring Jupiter as well.

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@drbecky_ @RoyalAstroSoc Bringing joy to our house!! Thanks 😊

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Three kids at home, one of them can’t even talk yet but the other two are making up for it by never stopping - and mostly arguing. All. The. Time.

[Dr Becky Smethurst @drbecky_]

New podcast all about the Sun and extreme stars to help distract you all 🤗